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  Nintendo Wii May Enhance Parkinson's Treatment
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Last EditedHomegrown Democrat  Jun 11, 2009 02:44pm
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News DateThursday, June 11, 2009 08:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionScienceDaily (June 11, 2009) — The Nintendo Wii may help treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including depression, a Medical College of Georgia researcher says.

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease that impairs motor skills. Dr. Herz theorized that the popular computer game console, which simulates various sports and activities, could improve coordination, reflexes and other movement-related skills, but he found additional benefits as well.
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